Not my favorite of the Lovecraftian originals on the Drabblecast, but I enjoyed it reasonably well. I liked how the eldritch horror from the deep was more sympathetic than any of the human characters that Little Useless interacted with. It had a bit of a fable feel, where good deeds towards the helpless are rewarded.

This one PULLED ME IN.
Wow! Awesome production. I'm starting to think, after listening to her Podcastle stories, that Samantha Henderson has a knack for sea-faring yarns?
But I did go back to listen to Starry Night like Norm recommended and I have to say, I may have been wrong in my baseless assumption that the old Drabblecast archives are all less solid episodes. That story was wonderful and very beautifully written, had me in almost-tears by the end (thank goodness not full-tears, I was at work!)

So yah, "Maybe the Stars"= loved it. Hearing the name "Little Useless" over and over was a little jarring, I would have maybe preferred a real name, but other than that I loved the fleeting relationship secretly established in that dark creaking hull between little girl and fish (mer?) being. Had me thinking about how we always have a choice, even if it seems like only some of us have a choice.

"If the grass seems greener on the other side, water your own f^#cking side for a change."
-- Norm Sherman, (elder)God of Podcasting

This was a very good story, and an excellent production. Kudos!
The sad reality, it wasn't until after I was finished that I realized the premise to the story. WE are the unspeakable horrors. The creature was the innocent. It was an excellent role reversal.

I'm catching up on my podcast listening right now - just listened to this a few days ago. It actually inspired me to go in a certain direction with a short story I was writing at the time. Thanks Samantha!